A patient has been diagnosed with mild heart disease.Tests show that some of the coronary arteries are partially occluded.Which of the following is the best course of action to treat the disease?

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Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure where a small balloon is inserted into the affected artery and inflated to widen the opening and improve blood flow. This is a common treatment for mild heart disease with partially occluded arteries. Coronary bypass surgery is typically reserved for more severe cases, and an electrocardiogram and angiogram are diagnostic tests that do not provide a treatment for the disease. Tissue plasminogen activation may be used in cases of acute coronary syndrome or heart attack, but is not typically used for mild heart disease.

A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Mild Heart Disease